Bortles and his research at U. Of Tennessee Veterinary College (Sports Medicine Dept.) says that two years after any cruciate surgery, the knee is functionally the same. Dr. Barkley Slocum's...
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Bortles and his research at U. Of Tennessee Veterinary College (Sports Medicine Dept.) says that two years after any cruciate surgery, the knee is functionally the same. Dr. Barkley Slocum's...
I have had 2 TPLO's on my lab....the first surgery at 13 months old and the second on her 2nd birthday. For sure, it's not cheap..... but to me, it was the only option. I wouldn't have the suture...
CCL tears are pretty common sadly. Generally due to the angle of the knee I think (and general make-up of the knee) so a dog is born with susceptibility to them taring. It can happen just walking...
You should be able to look up the parents in the OFA database. If the breeder is a member of the local Lab club, that can be a good sign. You can also google the breeder's kennel name and name of the...
I agree, Breeder of Merit and state licensed isn't always a good sign. A lot of silver lab breeders are both breeders of merit and state licensed. As long as the clearances are done and the breeder...
Welcome to the board. :) I'm very sorry you lost Hazel in such a way, so sad.
Sounds like you did your homework! I think puppies and kids are tough and it'll be rough for awhile. Most little kids are afraid of or dislike the puppy for the first few months, which is normal. I...
Hello and Welcome!
I'm not the best to give advice on puppies, we home senior labs. Makes no differences, I can appreciate how excited you all are. Please do your homework on the breeder. We...
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